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... planning their operations every year. "Fishermen who have genuine financial difficulties may apply for low-interest loans under the Fish Marketing Organisation Loan Fund. In view of the severe hardship facing the industry prompted by the prolonged high fuel price amongst others, loans ranging from $40...

... import, export or possession of endangered animals and plants, including their parts and derivatives, requires a licence which must be obtained in advance from the AFCD. The control applies to tourist items as well. As for artificially propagated orchids, a valid export permit issued by the...

... hiking by most adults, including occasional and regular hikers. There are also a number of "Guided Easy Walks" in seven of the ten excursions for family based participants. Participants who finish a trail successfully will be given a specially designed badge as souvenir. There are ten different badges...

... maintain proper control of the market and protect legitimate trading and help ensure that imported food is accompanied by proper documentation where appropriate," the spokesman said. According to the rental agreement of the market, all tenants are required to abide by the AFCD's "Administrative Rules for...

... confirmatory tests are still being conducted. The carcass of the Scaly-breasted Munia was collected by department staff in Leighton Road on December 31 after being alerted by a member of the public. The spokesman said that in addition to regular inspections of local poultry farms and pet bird shops, the...

... to Hong Kong to prevent an increase in the risk of avian influenza outbreak brought by poultry and birds that had not gone through inspection and quarantine. The spokesman said the threat of avian influenza remained. The relevant departments will remain vigilant and continue to take preventive and...

... services are available to local primary schools and kindergartens. Those interested may register and book online at www.hknature.net/naturexploration/index.php. The services will be extended to secondary schools in April. Visitors may also join guided tours organised by the centre at designated times. In...

... Aberdeen Country Park Tree Centre opens todaySaturday, April 26, 2008 The first thematic education centre featuring trees set up by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the Aberdeen Country Park Tree Centre, was officially opened today (April 26). The Director of...

... highly endangered Angonoka Tortoises, 21 hedgehogs and 23 sugar gliders, into Hong Kong illegally from Thailand yesterday (February 9). Acting on intelligence collected by the AFCD and with the assistance of AFCD Quarantine Detector Dogs, Customs officers intercepted a Hong Kong male resident at the...

... fishing vessels would be affected by the moratorium. The Government, after consulting the Fish Marketing Advisory Board, will be providing the following arrangements through the Fish Marketing Organisation Loan Fund, with a view to helping the affected fishermen tide over the fishing moratorium: * All...